Mazda Southern Africa

Latest News

The latest Mazda CX-5 has received interior and exterior specification updates applicable across the entire model line-up, with the most significant being the Android AutoTM and Apple CarplayTM feature now standard on all derivatives.
Interior design updates include a new air-conditioner panel pattern, chrome accents introduced to door mirror and window dials as well as...

The latest Mazda CX-5 has received interior and exterior specification updates applicable across the entire model line-up, with the most significant being the Android AutoTM and Apple CarplayTM feature now standard on all derivatives.

Mazda Motor Corporation announced that a new Mazda compact SUV will make its world debut at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show.
The second model in the company's new-generation line-up features a more mature KODO design language and Mazda’s new-generation SKYACTIV-Vehicle Architecture. The powertrain lineup showcases the latest SKYACTIV engines, including the company's...

New to Mazda Southern Africa, Ms. Claudia Walters joins as the company’s Head of Marketing and Communications while Ms. Bonite Van Der Merwe takes up the role of Head of Finance & Corporate Affairs.
Claudia brings a wealth of Marketing and Communications experience gained from more than 18-years in the automotive industry. Claudia’s background focuses extensively on areas...

Four years ago on 1 February 2015, Mazda Finance commenced operations as the official finance partner for Mazda Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd. In the first year of operations, Mazda Finance used to receive an average of 230 applications per month. Today the business processes an average of 1400 applications per month and the business unit has 47% market share within the Mazda...

Today Mazda Southern Africa announced the launch of Apple Carplay (TM) and Android Auto (TM). The accessory kit can be retrofitted to any Mazda2, Mazda3, Mazda CX-3 and Mazda CX-5 model with a factory fitted MZD Connect System.
Compatible with Apple and Android Operating System handset devices, the retrofit accessory kit will be available from Mazda SA dealerships from 1...

Mazda Motor Corporation announced that it will showcase the world premiere of the Mazda MX-5 Roadster 30th Anniversary Edition at the Chicago Auto Show, open to the public February 9th to 18th 2019. Press days being the 7th and 8th February.
The iconic model made its debut at the Chicago Motor Show in 1989 and celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. As the most popular...

Mazda Motor Corporation announced that it will showcase the world premiere of the Mazda MX-5 Roadster 30th Anniversary Edition at the Chicago Auto Show, open to the public February 9th to 18th 2019. Press days being the 7th and 8th February.

The all-new Mazda3 makes its world premiere today at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show. The fully redesigned model will be rolled out to global markets in early 2019. The Southern Africa market can expect the new model in the second half of 2019.
The all-new Mazda3 adopts a matured Kodo design language that embodies the essence of Japanese aesthetics. While the overall design...

Mazda Motor Corporation announced today that the all-new Mazda3 will make its world premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show, open to the public November 30th through to December 9th 2018. Press days are November 28 to 29.
The all-new Mazda3 adopts a more mature interpretation of Kodo design that embodies the essence of Japanese aesthetics. Meanwhile, fundamental performance...

Mazda takes double honours at the 2018 Gumtree Pre-Owned Vehicle Awards
Mazda won two categories at the 2018 Gumtree Pre-Owned Vehicle Awards on Monday night, 08 October 2018. The industry filled gala event was at Marble in Rosebank, Johannesburg. The Mazda CX-3 2.0L Individual was category winner for ‘Cross-over under R325K’, dominating as the only category winner with...

Mazda Announces Electrification and Connectivity Strategies for Cars That Invigorate Mind and Body
Mazda has announced Electrification and Connectivity strategies based on the company’s long-term vision for technology development, “Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030”. This Mazda mission to preserve the beauty of the earth and enrich society and individual lives, seeks solutions in the...

Mazda’s Jinba-Ittai Experience - The story behind the Mazda brand philosophy
Mazda constantly endeavors to create an emotional connection between the driver and the car with the aim to invigorate both body and spirit through the joy of driving. This connection is called Jinba-Ittai.
Jinba-Ittai or “rider and horse as one body” is the Japanese term which describes the harmony...

Mazda, Saudi Aramco and AIST launch research project
Mazda Motor Corporation announced the start of a joint research project with Saudi Aramco, the state-owned oil company of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) aimed at making internal combustion engines more efficient and reducing carbon dioxide...

Mazda Motor Corporation announced the start of a joint research project with Saudi Aramco, the state-owned oil company of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) aimed at making internal combustion engines more efficient and reducing carbon dioxide emissions.

2018 National Automobile Dealers' Association Dealer Satisfaction Index reflects sturdy Mazda Dealer Partner Relationship
For the second year in a row, Mazda Southern Africa’s collective efforts were recognized and rewarded when the company received a gold award at the NADA DSI Awards held at the home of WesBank in Fairland, Johannesburg. Mazda’s DSI scores increased by 3.8%...

Mazda CX-3 2.0L Individual has the best value retention irrespective of category in the 2018 Gumtree pre-owned contest.
The 2018 Gumtree Pre-Owned Vehicle contest finalists have been announced and at 91.34%, the Mazda CX-3 2.0L Individual dominates as the car model with the best value retention irrespective of category. This model is also the most prevalent in its class with a...

Mazda Celebrates 50 Million Vehicles Made in Japan
Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that cumulative production in Japan reached 50 million units on May 15. The company held a commemorative ceremony at its Hofu Plant in Yamaguchi prefecture. Representative Director, President and CEO Masamichi Kogai, executive officers and union representatives attended. The 50...